Professional development is a topic with many facets that should be discussed and revisited in order to stay current and applicable. Most people would agree that to stay effective as a teacher, the teacher needs to consider changes in the culture from generation to generation. In order to keep up with these changes, teachers also need learning opportunities to adjust accordingly.
Tips for implementing effective professional development in educational technology
Professional development opportunities should address both, a collective effort toward a common goal while meeting individualistic needs of the teacher (Richardson, 2003)
Professional development opportunities should be planned based on outcomes desired. What is the desired result of the professional development? (Guskey, 2002)
Goals of professional development should be grounded in standards, such as the ISTE standards.
Trainers should be knowledgeable and have experience as a teacher in the classroom.
Tips for implementing effective professional development in educational technology
Professional development opportunities should address both, a collective effort toward a common goal while meeting individualistic needs of the teacher (Richardson, 2003)
Professional development opportunities should be planned based on outcomes desired. What is the desired result of the professional development? (Guskey, 2002)
Goals of professional development should be grounded in standards, such as the ISTE standards.
Trainers should be knowledgeable and have experience as a teacher in the classroom.
References
Guskey, T. (2002). Does it make a difference? Evaluating Professional Development. Redesigning Professional Development, 59(6), 45-51. Retrieved January 28, 2016, from [[http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/mar02/vol59/num06/Does-It-Make-a-Difference¢-Evaluating-Professional-Development.aspx]]
Richardson, V. (2003). The Dilemmas of Professional Development. Phi Delta Kappan, 84(5), 401-406.